Very brief article on the classic tale of this philosopher and his friend, from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy.

Excerpts from Valerius Maximus' account of the story of these two ancient Greeks.

The story as recounted by Valerius Maximus and translated by Edward Carpenter.

A high-school dramatic retelling of the story.

The story of Damon and Pythias, in the context of Pythagorean philosophy.